Digital Media & Design Specialist

Description

The Role 

As a Digital Media & Design Specialist on our Development Team, the core of your responsibilities is to support HSC marketing by utilizing your expertise in graphic design, photography, and content creation.   

Your creativity will be key in producing high-quality marketing collateral according to HSC brand standards. The Digital Media & Design Specialist will be someone who can be innovative and utilize their design skills in creating a diverse range of materials such as programmatic collateral, ads, social media graphics, presentations, website creative, brochures, recruiting materials, t-shirts, and logos, invitations, cards, and sponsorship proposals and light boxes. Utilizing our project management software, Asana, you will ensure precision and accuracy in production. Additionally, you will manage relationships and correspondence with external marketing vendors (Boingo, AdConcepts, Bonfire).  

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please read our Job Description posted on our Careers Webpage.  

Our Digital Media & Design Specialist will be earning between $24 to $27 per hour based on qualifications and experience. This position will be part-time at 20 hours per week. A majority of the work will be done from the employees' home; however, it is expected for the Digital Media & Design Specialist to be in the office at least one day per week to capture content in the building or at an HSC event. 

Who Are We Looking For? 

• Required: Three to five years progressive work experience with a heavy concentration in the creative services field with a focus on graphic design and print management 
• Required: Advanced computer skills with expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office Suite (notably PowerPoint). 
• Preferred: Experience working with email marketing campaign software (Constant Contact). 
• Preferred: Photography experience; knowledge of DSLR cameras and photo editing software (Lightroom, Photoshop) 
• Experience in video editing and content creation is a plus. 
• Enthusiasm for the mission of the Humane Society of Charlotte and helping both people and pets in our community 
• Must be willing to work flexible hours when needed, including weekends for some events 
• Must have a reliable mode of transportation. 
• Must be comfortable interacting with dogs and cats. 

Benefits 

• 401(k) with Match 
• Employee Assistance Program that Includes Free Mental Health Care, Legal & Financial Help 
• Professional Development Assistance & Opportunities for Growth 
• PTO including Paid Birthday’s Off 
• Paid Bereavement Leave 
• Paid Pet Bereavement Leave 
• Referral Bonus 

Pet Discounts Including: 

• Medical/Wellness Care including Flea/Tick and Heartworm Preventative 
• Dog Training 
• Pet Adoption & Retail Center 
• Pet Insurance with MetLife 
• Pet Food through Hill’s VIP & Royal Canin 

About HSC 

HSC has been a managed admissions shelter for over 46 years. In 1982 we even became the first low cost spay/neuter clinic to open in the southeast US! Now HSC adopts out over 3,600 dogs and cats each year and provides numerous comprehensive services to the community from our brand-new Animal Resource Center.  HSC offers programming for low-cost dog training, youth programs, and an affordable health care clinic that provides basic wellness and spay/neuter services. If you want to join a team of amazing professionals that are truly proud to be making a difference in the lives of animals and families in our community, look no more. 

HSC is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and compassion. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. HSC also accepts employees with a criminal background, however, employees are accepted based on their charges and the nature of the position. We are unable to accept those with sex offender or animal abuse/neglect charges. 

How to Apply

Visit our Website's Careers Page, for a detailed job description as well as additional information on our organization and culture. You can also Apply directly here. We look forward to hearing from you!